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Low Emission Assistance Plan for Landlords and Tenants
Information for landlords and renters
Landlords and tenants (with landlord permission) are eligible for a rebate of up to $1,000 to install ceiling insulation in their rental properties under the Low Emissions Assistance Plan for Renters.
Landlords may also be eligible for either the free ceiling insulation or the rebate for solar hot water.
Early installation guidelines and application forms are now available CLICK HERE or by calling 1800 808 571. Assistance is available for eligible landlords and tenants who have installed insulation on or after 3 February 2009.
Please register online if you want to be notified of full program details as they become available. The full program guidelines will be available online in plenty of time for program commencement on 1 July 2009 or through our hotline on 1800 808 571.
Who is eligible?
You are eligible for assistance under the Low Emission Assistance Plan for Renters if you:
- are an eligible landlord;
- are an eligible tenant of a home owned by an eligible landlord with the landlord’s permission to install insulation
- don’t already have ceiling insulation or have ceiling insulation that is deemed as having negligible effectiveness (please see the early installation guidelines for more information);
- are installing insulation in an existing home on or after 3 February 2009 and before 1 July 2009 (excludes new homes or extensions to existing homes);
- lodge your application for reimbursement within six months of purchase;
- submit a correct application form with a copy of tax invoices from purchase and installation and a copy of two quotes which meet requirements (any installations between 3 February 2009 and the release of guidelines on 26 February 2009 will not need to submit quotes);
- arrange installation by an authorised installer using insulation that meets required specifications and standards; and
are an Australian citizen or permanent resident aged 18 years or over.
How will the program work?
Eligible landlords and renters who organise installation between 3 February and 30 June 2009 can now seek assistance up to $1,000. Read the early installation guidelines to check if you are eligible and to find out how to apply.
After 1 July 2009 all you will need to do is ring the free hotline 1800 808 571 and make a booking. The call centre will take your details and confirm your eligibility. A properly-trained installer will visit your house, assess your insulation needs, and install it for you.
PLEASE NOTE: To qualify for the assistance, the insulation must be installed by an installer who owns or is employed by a registered business operating in the installation of thermal insulation.
When does it start?
While the program commences on 1 July 2009, eligible households that install ceiling insulation on or after 3 February 2009, can now seek assistance up to $1,000. So, if you have insulation installed between 3 February and 30 June 2009, please read the early installation guidelines to check if you are eligible and find out how to apply.
Please register online if you want to be notified of full program details as they become available. The full program guidelines will be available on this website, or by calling our hotline on 1800 808 571 in plenty of time for the program commencement on 1 July 2009.
Thank you to the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts for this informatin. DISCLAIMER